Samuel Sumner and His Descendants

Samuel Sumner [86], son of Joseph John Sumner [89], was born about 1794 and died in 1824 in , Buncombe Co, NC about age 30.

Samuel married someone.  He had seven children: 

Jesse Sumner  (1814 - 1878)

Cinthia Sumner  (c1815 - aft 1885)

Nancy Sumner (1817 - bef 1885)

Margaret Sumner (1818 - 1889)

Joel Sumner (aft 1820 -   ?   ).

Neomi Sumner (aft 1821 - bef 1885)

Richard Sumner (abt 1824 - ?    ).


Jesse Sumner  (1814 - 1878).

Jesse Sumner [4940], son of Samuel Sumner [86], was born on 21 Mar 1814 in , Buncombe Co, NC, died on 3 Aug 1878 at age 64, and was buried in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Overlook Road, Arden, NC.

General Notes: Jesse and Rozilla acquired and disposed of several properties along the French Broad River and in the Big Ivey section of Buncombe County from 1840 - 1973.  Jesse was a farmer.

At Jesse's death Rozilla gave up all claim to the estate in favor of her son John B. Sumner.  She lived in his household in Limestone Township until her death. - Thelma Swanson

Jesse was elected Sheriff of Buncombe County in the general election held Apr 21 and 22, 1868.  Richard, his younger brother was one of the persons signing the bond.  The Asheville News and Farmer (Jul 1, 1869) in an article about the Buncombe Superior Court reported "The Criminal Docket is now being taken up in regular order.  It contains several capital felonies, but defendants are not on hand.  They broke jail - vamoosed - departed for fresh fields and green pastures.  It is not certain , as yet, whether the Sheriff and jailor will be indicted for permitting their escape."  On September 5, 1870, the County Commissioners refused to accept Jesse's bond.  Bonds were posted annually.  The commissioners appointed James M. Young, Sheriff.  Jesse tried again at the October meeting to be reinstated but was not.  He then took his case to court in State of North Carolina and Jesse Sumner vs James M. Young.  On January 9, 1871, a North Carolina Supreme Court ordered the Buncombe County Coroner to arrest James M. Young and bring him to trial.  Young tried to prevent the case from going to a jury trial, but the motion was denied.

Young claimed Jesse did not regularly post bond and account for tax monies collected. He also claimed that on or about the latter part of april or May 1, 1871, Jesse left North Carolina and did not intend to return.  Young also claimed that another general election was held and Jesse lost and forfieted his right to complete the original four year term.  It is not clear how the case was resolved.  The case was appealed to the North Carolina Supreme Court which charged each party with the cost of the court.  Apparently Young continued as sheriff.  Jesse did leave the state.  He was in Nebraska on Feb 5, 1873.

Jesse died August 3, 1878, without a will.   Elizabeth gave up all claim to the estate in favor of her son John B. Sumner.

Death did not stop litigation concerning Jesse Sumner.  In J.B. Sumner, Administrator vs Thomas J. Candler claimed Jesse accepted a horse, saddle, bridle, and suit of clothes in payment of the dept.  John claimed Candler was shifting ownership of property to his wife to avoid payment of th debt.  A compromise was reached.  Candler paid $700 in court costs, not already paid, on Feburary 11, 1887.

The value of Jesse's estate was nothing over the widow's year allowance.  Outstanding debts were $1,000.  A track of land acquired under the homestead laws of North Carolina was sold at auction on the courthouse steps.  Fifty acres, east of the French Broad River adjoining lands of J. Rice, R. Sumner, and J.E. Reed were sold to the highest bidder.  On November 4, 1878, C.M. McCloud paid $150.00 for the land.

Elizabeth lived with her son on his farm in Limestone Township, Buncombe County, until her death on July 30, 1901.

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The above information came form Fred W. Willams, Joyce Justus Paris, interviews with family members, CRESWELL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY by J.O. Creswell, estate records, census records, wills, and other information in the North Carolina State Archives.

Researched and written by Mark Sumner, Jr., 1978, Revised Febuary 1985.  Additional information and/or comments concerning errors are solitcited.

Jesse married Elizabeth "Rosilla" Sorrells [4941] [MRIN: 1781], daughter of John A. Sorrells [4942] and Priscilla Debord [4943]. Elizabeth was born on 20 Mar 1824, died on 30 Jul 1901 in , Buncombe Co, NC at age 77, and was buried in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Overlook Road, Arden, NC. They had eight children: Mary Emaline, Marcus L., Laura C., Jesse H., Julius M., John Bascombe, Pink Ella, and Jane.

Mary Emaline Sumner [818] was born on 28 Aug 1841, died on 13 Nov 1910 at age 69, and was buried in New Salem Cem. Skyland, Limestone Township, TN.

Mary married John Andrew "Darb" Lance [817] [MRIN: 405], son of Joseph Lance [816] and Elizabeth Hunter [815], on 28 Aug 1841. John was born on 13 Aug 1837, died on 11 Dec 1905 at age 68, and was buried in New Salem, Skyland, Limestone Township, TN. They had 11 children: Jane, Julia Ann, James "Jim Henry," William Pinkney, Josephine "Jossie," Mary, John Andrew "Andy," Melvin H., Fidelia A., Infant, and J.H..

Jane Lance [821] was born on 21 Jun 1861, died on 1 Jan 1927 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC at age 65, and was buried in Avery's Creek Christian Church Cem.

Jane married William P. Pinner [822] [MRIN: 407] on 25 Dec 1891. William was born about 1863 and died on 4 Jan 1930 in Arden, , NC about age 67.

Julia Ann Lance [823] was born on 7 Nov 1864, died on 6 Apr 1925 at age 60, and was buried in Mt. Zion, Skyland, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her residence was Black Mountain, NC.

Julia married Jim Hampton [824] [MRIN: 408] on 14 Apr 1883. Jim was buried in Mt. Zion, Skyland, NC.

James "Jim Henry" Lance [825] was born on 10 Dec 1866, died on 29 Jul 1932 at age 65, and was buried in New Salem, Skyland, Limestone Township, TN.

General Notes: Jim Henry died as a result of a gunshot wound in the head and stomach.  The shooting occurred at the Lance home after an argument.  Ralph Jackson, Elizabeth Lance (Ralph's aunt) and Vernon Youngblood (Jim Henry's brother-in-law) went to Jim Henry's home to get some furniture that apparently to belonged to Elizabeth.  Jim refused to let Ralph in, but agreed t let Vernon get the furniture.  Jim was shot after he hit Ralph with a stick.  Ralph turned himself in to the sheriff and was released on $75,000 bond. 

Jim Henry and Sallie had three daughters.  One married Webb Bailey, another married John Laughlin, and one died prior to 1932.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He lived at the Lance Place Near French Broad River.

James married Sallie Cook [826] [MRIN: 409].

James next married Lorrena Lance [827] [MRIN: 410].

William Pinkney Lance [828] was born in 1869 and died in 1944 at age 75.

William married Esther Case [829] [MRIN: 411] on 21 May 1882.

William next married Nanny West [830] [MRIN: 412].

Josephine "Jossie" Lance [831] was born in 1871 and died on 23 Jul 1939 in Jackson, , LA at age 68.

Josephine married H.F. Tilson [832] [MRIN: 413] on 12 Aug 1888.

Mary Lance [833] was born in 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Fleet C. Watkins [834] [MRIN: 414] on 8 Nov 1889.

Marriage Notes: Fleet, Mary and their son Mack moved to New Smryna, Fla.

John Andrew "Andy" Lance [835] was born on 24 Oct 1875 in Jr and died on 25 Jul 1939 at age 63.

John married Maggie Byrd [836] [MRIN: 415]. Maggie died on 18 Aug 1903.

John next married Lydia Emmaline "Emma" Whitaker [837] [MRIN: 416] on 14 Jul 1910. Lydia was born on 8 Feb 1881, died on 8 May 1966 at age 85, and was buried in Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, NC.

Marriage Notes: Andy and Emma lived in Black Mountain, NC

Noted events in her life were:

•  Children:7

Melvin H. Lance [838] was born on 29 Nov 1877, died in Aug 1954 at age 76, and was buried in Calvery Episcopal Church, Fletcher, NC.

Melvin married Maggie Jones [839] [MRIN: 417]. Maggie was buried in Calvery Episcopal Church, Fletcher, NC.

Marriage Notes: They lived on Haywood Estate in Arden and then bought a home in Arden.

Fidelia A. Lance [840] was born on 6 Apr 1880 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Residence:  Long Beach, CA

Infant Lance [841] was born on 6 Apr 1880 and died on 6 Apr 1880.

J.H. Lance [842] was born on an unknown date and died in 1963 in St Louis, , MO.

Marcus L. Sumner [34424] was born on 19 Jan 1845 and died on 24 Mar 1899 at age 54.

Laura C. Sumner [34425] was born on 13 Aug 1848 and died on 29 Apr 1928 at age 79.

Jesse H. Sumner [34426] was born on 1 Feb 1851 and died on 23 Oct 1919 at age 68.

Julius M. Sumner [34427] was born on 30 May 1853 and died on 30 Oct 1876 at age 23.

John Bascombe Sumner [34428] was born on 27 Mar 1856 and died on 19 May 1918 at age 62.

Pink Ella Sumner [34429] was born in 1862 and died in 1941 at age 79.

Jane Sumner [34430] was born about 1866 and died before 1880.

Cinthia Sumner  (c1815 - aft 1885) 

1-Cinthia Sumner [4944], daughter of Samuel Sumner [86], was born before 1815 in , Buncombe Co, NC, died after 24 Nov 1885, and was buried in Williams Cemetery, Bat Cave, NC.

General Notes: The following is a letter Cynthia wrote to her sister.

                                        Batcave

                                        Henderson County, N.C.

                                        November 24, 1885

Mrs. Margaret Williams

My dear and only sister,

Your kind and more than welcome letter came to hand  in due time and found all as we11 as usual.  As for myself; I am never well.  I do not know what it is to feel well  one  day I am troubled with heart disease  all  the  time  and  seldom clear of headaches.  I can neither knit nor sew.  It gives me a such a headache.  I have not cooked a meal of  victuals  in over five years.  I seldom go out of the house unless  it  is very Pleasant weather.  I have my meals carried to me in cold weather/ and you are able to do your own work.  What a difference.  If I was that stout; I  would  visit  you  right away.  As it is; I can't visit my children.  I have not  been to see Martha in over a year.  She lives in Rutherford.   The rest all live near enough to visit them occasionally.  I have not walked a mile in over five years.  The children  are  all tolerably stout but Martha.  She is weak but hardly  able  to do her work and has six children.  And the oldest one is down now with his leg broken.  Lou. has but one child.. and  she  is grown.  Mark is living with me.  He has  five  children..  the rudest ever was.  Two of the first  wife  and  three  of  the last.   We  are  getting  along  tolerably  well  considering everything.  His wife lost her right hand four years ago.. but she can do a good deal of work yet.  She can do most anything but sew by hand.  Can sew on the machine.  Mark  is  gone  to Asheville with a load of tobacco.  This is the first  tobacco farming that has been done in this vicinity.  There  will  be more  raised  another  year.   There  has  been  considerable improvement since you. left here. The country is becoming very thickly settled.  There is a small town at  the  bridge;  two stores and  a  Post  office/  a  merchant  mill  and a  carding factory.  Bill R. Conner is  badly  deranged.   He  wants  to Preach all the time and  says  the  People  won't  hear  him. Brother Jesse and Uncle Dempsey have  been  dead  some  time. Perhaps you heard it.  Mat Ledbetter's oldest daughter  Sarah Ann also Katy Lyda's daughter Rachel Ann.. They were taken  to be confined and died.  They both left little children.   Katy lives with her son-in-law and takes  care  of  the  children, Mat comes over  occasionally  to  see  us.   He  is  quite  a different man to what he use  to  be.  He  is  a  very  moral fellow.  Joshua Whitaker is in  very  Poor  health.   He  has almost come to Poverty.

John Casey is dead and Peggy is  married  again.   Jesse Nilliams married David Halker^s widow of Rutherford..  a  very respectable old lady.  I seldom see Lizzie.  I suppose she is getting along very  well.   She  is  married  and  has  three children.

A similar circumstance recently occured in this country. A girl by the name of Bradley was taken to  be  confined  and went to the woods and laid her  baby  between  two  logs  and broke a few weeds and laid over it and left it there to  die. Next day it was found dead.  She is now  in  Asheville Jail. She is a grand-daughter of Michael Sumner.

We get letters from Mary Annn sometimes.  Why is  it  she always writes so sad?  Hoping you are well.  I will close for the Present. Write soon and let me hear from you all.

Your affectionate sister until death;

Cynthia Williams

P.S. Please excuse my left hand writing.

Cinthia married David Williams [4945] [MRIN: 1783], son of John Williams [4946] and Mary/Polly Ashworth [4947]. David was born on 11 May 1807, died about 1880 about age 73, and was buried in Williams Cemetery, Bat Cave, NC.

Margaret Sumner (1818 - 1889)  NEXT

John Hunter Part 2

William Johnson Hunter Continued.

Joseph Daniel Hunter [1136] was born on 13 Nov 1906 and died in May 1990 at age 83.

Joseph married Florence Julia Jackson [1137] [MRIN: 538] on 1 Aug 1934 in , Union Co, GA. Florence was born on 13 Mar 1912 and died on 17 Jun 2004 in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA at age 92. They had two children: Jim and Joan.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. June 23, 2004                Page 5C

florence jackson hunter

Mrs. Florence Jackson Hunter, age 92, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Blairsville, GA., passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2004 in the Atlanta Medical Center.

Mrs. Hunter was born Wednesday, march 13, 1912 in Union County, GA., a daughter of the late Marion and Emma (Davis) Jackson.  She was a former teacher.  Mrs. Hunter had served on the Georgia Homemakers Council, the WMU and was a former member of Faith Baptist Church in Blairsville.  She was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Lithia Springs.  Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Hunter in 1990.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Shelba Hunter of Thayer, MO; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Jesse Thornton of Fairburn, GA; 2 sisters-in-law, Dora Spiva and Ida Jackson, both of Blairsville; four grandchildren, Nancy and Eugene Hallman, Julia and Britt Wilson, James and Jana Hunter and Mia Hunter; four step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Colonial Hills Baptist church with Rev. mark Smith officiating.  Music was provided by Raymond Sauls and Elizabeth Sussman.  Pallbearers were Sammy Nichols, Ernest Rice, Dean Danek, Bob Meredith, David Hobby, Neil Steigerwalt, Mark Sussman, Lyndall Rainwater, David Hicks, Britt Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Collin Wilson.  Graveside services were in the Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, GA., with music by Nell Rice.

Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville was entrusted by the family for the arrangements.

The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

www.nganews.com

Jim Hunter [23145] was born after 1934.

Jim married Shelba [23148] [MRIN: 8499].  They had two children: James and Mia.

James Hunter [23149].

James married Jana [23150] [MRIN: 8500].

Mia Hunter [23151].

Joan Hunter [23146] was born after 1934.

Joan married Jesse Thornton [23147] [MRIN: 8498].

Dan D. "Dandy" Hunter [1138] was born on 26 Nov 1907 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA and died on 21 Apr 1973 in Winchester, , SC at age 65.

Dan married Dollie Gertrude Shuler [1139] [MRIN: 539] in 1939 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA. Dollie was born on 20 Feb 1914 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA and died on 21 Apr 1973 in Winchester, , SC at age 59.

James next married Louise Matilda Duckworth [1142] [MRIN: 541], daughter of David Duckworth [1109] and Mary Williamson [1110], on 2 Dec 1866 in , Union Co, GA. Louise was born in 1839 and died on an unknown date. They had four children: William Marion, Lousie, Virge, and Frank.

William Marion Hunter [1143] was born on 1 Sep 1867 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA., died on 13 Jul 1964 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA at age 96, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

William married Mary Lucinda Collins [1144] [MRIN: 542] on 13 Aug 1891 in , Union Co, GA. Mary was born on 5 Sep 1871 in , Union Co, GA, died on 30 Apr 1974 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA at age 102, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Lousie Hunter [1145] was born about 1868 and died on an unknown date.

Lousie married Duckworth [1146] [MRIN: 543].

Virge Hunter [1147] was born about 1869 and died on an unknown date.

Frank Hunter [1148] was born about 1870 and died on an unknown date.

James next married Charlotta "Lottie" Duckworth [1149] [MRIN: 544], daughter of David Duckworth [1109] and Mary Williamson [1110], on 8 Feb 1872 in , Union Co, GA. Charlotta was born in , , NC. They had six children: William M., Lottie, Randy, James V. (?), Mary M., and Jason H. (?).

William M. Hunter [1150]⁸ was born about 1867 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Lottie Hunter [1151] was born about 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Lottie married Duckworth [1152] [MRIN: 545].

Randy Hunter [1153] was born about 1874 and died on an unknown date.

James V. (?) Hunter [1154] was born about 1875 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

James married Margaret [23597] [MRIN: 8690]. Margaret was born on 20 Jan 1879 and died on 9 Sep 1918 at age 39.

Mary M. Hunter [1155] was born about 1876 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Jason H. (?) Hunter [1156] was born about 1879 and died on an unknown date.

Amanda Rebecca Hunter [1157] was born on 5 Sep 1849 in , Union Co, GA, died on 15 Jun 1923 at age 73, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Amanda married James Benjamin Reid [1158] [MRIN: 546] on 19 Apr 1874 in , Union Co, GA. James was born on 18 Feb 1849, died on 19 Nov 1926 at age 77, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA. They had seven children: Virgil Allen, Margaret Josephine, Judge Grimpey, James Calvester, Bertha Louise, Joseph Francis, and Martha Mary Cordele.

Virgil Allen Reid [1159] was born on 14 Jun 1875 in , Union Co, GA, died on 15 Feb 1909 in , Coffee Co, GA at age 33, and was buried in Douglas Cem, Coffee Co., GA.

Virgil married Charlie Hancock [1160] [MRIN: 547] on 25 Jun 1903 in , Coffee Co, GA. Charlie was born on 27 Jun 1883 in , Coffee Co, GA, died on 19 Jul 1962 in Jacksonville, Fla at age 79, and was buried in Edgewood Cem, Jacksonville, Fla.

Margaret Josephine Reid [1161] was born on 28 Jul 1877 in , Union Co, GA, died on 9 Sep 1960 in , Fulton Co, GA at age 83, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Margaret married Andrew Mahlon Skelton [1162] [MRIN: 548] on 7 Feb 1904 in , Hall Co, GA. Andrew was born on 8 Mar 1879, died on 20 Jun 1930 in , Sumter Co, Ga at age 51, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA. They had one son: Midas Odell.

Midas Odell Skelton [1163] was born on 12 Jul 1905 in , Hall Co, GA and died on 30 Mar 1947 in , Cobb Co, GA at age 41. The cause of his death was auto accident.

Midas married Geneva Elinor Williams [1164] [MRIN: 549]. Geneva was born on 7 Oct 1907 in , Habersham Co., GA. and died on an unknown date.

Judge Grimpey Reid [1165] was born on 12 Mar 1880 in , Union Co, GA, died on 30 Mar 1947 in , Elbert Co, GA at age 67, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Judge married Amanda Pearl Luck [1166] [MRIN: 550] on 9 Feb 1908 in , Hall Co, GA. Amanda was born on 24 Nov 1888 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 1 Oct 1927 in , Putnam Co, GA at age 38, and was buried in Eatonton, , GA.

James Calvester Reid [1167] was born on 5 Oct 1882 in , Union Co, GA, died in 1948 in , Sumter Co, Ga at age 66, and was buried in Shioh Cem., Sumter Co., GA.

James married Daisy Berry [1168] [MRIN: 551] on 10 Nov 1907 in , Hall Co, GA. Daisy was born on 26 Feb 1883 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 18 Apr 1911 in , Hall Co, GA at age 28, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

James next married Mary Florence Walker [1169] [MRIN: 552] on 25 Dec 1913 in , Hall Co, GA. Mary was born on 6 Sep 1881 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 31 Mar 1957 in , Sumter Co, Ga at age 75, and was buried in Shioh Cem., Sumter Co., GA.

Bertha Louise Reid [1170] was born on 14 May 1885 in , Union Co, GA, died on 27 Oct 1960 in , Gwinnett Co, GA at age 75, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Bertha married Aaron Newton Skelton [1171] [MRIN: 553] on 10 Mar 1913 in , Hall Co, GA. Aaron was born on 10 Mar 1882 in , , GA and died on 29 Nov 1977 in , Gwinnett Co, GA at age 95.

Joseph Francis Reid [1172] was born on 25 Dec 1887 in , White Co, GA, died on 20 Mar 1975 in , Hall Co, GA at age 87, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Joseph married Emma Noami Whitmire [1173] [MRIN: 554] on 10 Mar 1913 in , Hall Co, GA. Emma was born on 25 Feb 1885 in , , GA, died on 30 Sep 1950 in , Hall Co, GA at age 65, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA.

Martha Mary Cordele Reid [1174] was born on 15 Nov 1893 in , Hall Co, GA, died on 26 Apr 1935 in , Hall Co, GA at age 41, and was buried in Dewberry Bap Ch., Cem, #1, Hall Co., GA. She never married and had no children.

Margaret Eliza Hunter [1175] was born on 20 Jan 1852 in , Union Co, GA, died on 9 Jan 1929 in , Union Co, GA at age 76, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Margaret married William L. Sullivan [1176] [MRIN: 555] on 16 Jan 1876 in , Union Co, GA. William was born on 16 May 1856, died on 3 Sep 1897 at age 41, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had two children: Sarah Rosetta and John A..

Sarah Rosetta Sullivan [1177] was born on 20 Jan 1882, died on 27 Feb 1920 at age 38, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Sarah married Herschel Arthur Dyer [1205] [MRIN: 4637], son of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208], on 5 Jan 1905. Herschel was born on 9 Oct 1880 and died on 27 May 1974 at age 93. They had one son: Otis Cecil.

Otis Cecil Dyer Sr [12699] was born on 5 Dec 1905 and died on 31 Oct 2005⁹ at age 99.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was a teacher then a principal

•  Residence: Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA

Otis married Margie Lee Cagle [12700]⁹ [MRIN: 4639], daughter of Strawbridge Cagle [12701] and Edith Smith [12702], on 5 Nov 1927.⁹ Margie died before 2005 and was buried in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.⁹ They had three children: Harry Vaughn, Sarah Elis, and Otis Cecil.

Harry Vaughn Dyer [12703]⁹ was born after 1927.

Harry married someone.  She had one daughter: Margie Rose.

Margie Rose Dyer [12704].⁹ 

Sarah Elis Dyer [12705]⁹ was born after 1927.

General Notes: Twin of Otis, Jr.

Sarah married Adams [12706] [MRIN: 4642].  They had one daughter: Sarah Estelle.

Sarah Estelle Adams [12707].⁹ 

Otis Cecil Dyer [12708]⁹ was born after 1927 in Jr and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Twin of Sarah.

He lived only about 11 months.

John A. Sullivan [1179] was born about 1877 in , , GA.

William Johnson Hunter Jr [1180] was born on 26 Apr 1854 in , Union Co, GA, died on 25 Dec 1906 in , Union Co, GA at age 52, and was buried in Old Salem Cem., Union Co., GA.

William married Nancy Dyer [1181] [MRIN: 557] on 15 Mar 1877 in , Union Co, GA.

Georgia Ann Hunter [1182] was born on 5 Apr 1855 in , Union Co, GA, died on 3 Oct 1924 in , Union Co, GA at age 69, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Georgia married Francis Jasper "Bud" Collins [1183] [MRIN: 558], son of Francis "Frank" Collins [11204] and Ruth Nix [11216], on 3 Jan 1873 in , Union Co, GA. Francis was born on 30 Jan 1855, died on 17 Dec 1941 in , Union Co, GA at age 86, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had 13 children: Ida, Eddie, Andrew "Andy" D., Olza Albert "Ozzie," India, Esley L., Lillie V., Sarah, Francis "Frank," Fannie Azie, William Harv, Avery, and Ethel Georgiann.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was a farmer & Storeowner.

•  He belonged to the Choestoe Baptist Church.

•  Political:Republican; represenative 1 term,  Prison Pardon & Parole Board

Ida Collins [1186] was born on 18 Nov 1873, died on 29 Mar 1962 at age 88, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Ida married Perry L. Hood [1187] [MRIN: 560] on 4 Jun 1893 in , Union Co, GA.¹⁰ Perry was born on 20 Mar 1864, died on 5 Jun 1943 at age 79, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA. They had five children: Sallie, Haralson J., Earl, Rouse, and Bertha Rebecca Adaline.

Sallie Hood [1188] was born after 1893 and died on an unknown date.

Haralson J. Hood [1189] was born after 1890, died on 23 Jun 1930, and was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA.

Haralson married Dessie Dora Collins [1190] [MRIN: 561], daughter of James Johnson "Jim" Collins [1088] and Margaret Ann "Babe" Nix Collins [1089]. Dessie was born on 6 Jun 1898 and died on 7 Jan 1945 at age 46. They had three children: Franklin Bruce, Jack Wayne, and Tommy Ray.

(Duplicate. See page xxx)

Earl Hood [1191] was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.

Rouse Hood [1192] was born on 5 Feb 1916, died on 15 Sep 1919 at age 3, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.¹¹ 

Bertha Rebecca Adaline Hood [1193] was born on 15 Sep 1899 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA., died on an unknown date, and was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Bertha made all the children's clothing and also helped out in the fields.  Small children were taken and set under a tree if they were too small to work.  Bertha is best know for her cobbler pies, biscuits, and gravy. - Harold Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA 1832-1994, art#404.

Bertha married William Edgar "Little Ed" Dyer [1194]¹² [MRIN: 562] on 20 Oct 1920. William was born on 12 Oct 1894 in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA. and died on 14 Apr 1995 at age 100. They had seven children: Annie Mae, James Perry, Lois, Wilma, Genelle Nichols, William Harold, and Sarah Ruth.

Annie Mae Dyer [22788]¹² was born in 1922 and died before 2011.¹³ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Suches, , Ga.

Annie married Burnette [22795] [MRIN: 8360].

James Perry Dyer [22789] was born on 22 Dec 1923, died on 15 Jan 2008¹⁴ at age 84, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His obituary was published. James Perry Dyer

Mr. James Perry Dyer, 84, of Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at his home.

Mr. Dyer was born Saturday, December 22, 1923 in Union County, Ga., to the late William Edgar and the late Bertha Hood Dyer. A lifelong resident of Union County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served during World War II. Mr. Dyer was awarded The Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, and was the recipient of many prestigious military awards. Mr. Dyer was a member of the Allegheny Mason Lodge, #114 F & AM, and also was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church.

Family members surviving include his wife, Betty Sue Rhinehardt Dyer of Blairsville; sons, Richard Charles Dyer of Blairsville and James Edgar Dyer of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter and sonin law, Vicki Lynn and David Owenby of Blairsville; sisters, Annie Mae Burnett of Suches, Ga., Lois Allen of Lithonia, Ga., Wilma and Almond Mote of Decatur, Ga., Genelle Burns of Young Harris, Ga., Sarah Ruth Payne of  Cleveland, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, William Harold and Delores Dyer  of Blairsville; grandson, Dustin Brohns Owenby of Blairsville; granddaughter, Lauren Victoria Owenby, also of Blairsville. Funeral services were held Saturday,  January 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Choestoe Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Music was presented by Jo Mosley and Susie Phillips. Burial followed in Choestoe Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Shuler, Gary Payne, Terry Weaver, Tim Allen, David Dyer and Randy Dyer. Honorary escort to the family was James Perry Taylor, Herbert Arrowood and Eddie Burnett.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville. Please view Mr. Dyer's Video Tribute, send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com

James married Betty Sue Rhinehardt [22796]¹⁵ [MRIN: 8361].  They had three children: Richard Charles, James Edgar, and Vicki Lynn.

Richard Charles Dyer [22802].¹⁴ 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2008 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.¹⁴ 

James Edgar Dyer [22803].¹⁴ 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2008 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.¹⁴ 

Vicki Lynn Dyer [22804].¹⁴ 

Vicki married David Owenby [22805]¹⁴ [MRIN: 8367].  They had two children: Dustin Brohns and Lauren Victoria.

Dustin Brohns Owenby [22806].¹⁴ 

Lauren Victoria Owenby [22807].¹⁴ 

Lois Dyer [22790] was born 26 June1925,¹³ died on 5 Jan 2011,¹³ and was buried in Hillandale Memoiral Park, Lithonia, Dekalb Co, Ga.¹³ 

General Notes: She belonged to the First Baptsit Church in Lithonia, Ga

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Lithonia, Dekalb Co, GA.

•  She was Baptist.

Lois married Dr Homer W. Allen [22797]¹⁴ [MRIN: 8362]. Homer died before 2011.¹³ They had two children: Bridget Sue and Timothy F..

Bridget Sue Allen [23700].¹³ 

Bridget married Hill Kelly [23701]¹³ [MRIN: 8931].  They had one son: Brian Drew.

Brian Drew Kelly [23703].¹³ 

Timothy F. Allen [23702].

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2011 in Cleveland, White Co, GA.¹³ 

Wilma Dyer [22791] was born in 1928.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA.¹⁴ 

•  She had a residence in 2011 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.¹³ 

Wilma married Shuler [22798] [MRIN: 8363].

Wilma next married Motes [23704]¹³ [MRIN: 8932].

Genelle Nichols Dyer [22792]¹³ was born in 1930.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2011 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA.

Genelle married Burns [22799] [MRIN: 8364].

William Harold Dyer [22793] was born in 1933.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2011 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.¹³ 

William married Delores [22800] [MRIN: 8365].

Sarah Ruth Dyer [22794] was born in 1935 and died before 2011.¹³ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Cleveland, White Co, GA.¹⁴ 

Sarah married Payne [22801] [MRIN: 8366].

Eddie Collins [1195] was born after 1873 and died on an unknown date.

Andrew "Andy" D. Collins [1196] was born on 22 Nov 1875 in , Union Co, GA, died on 21 Feb 1962 at age 86, and was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA.. Lived at the old Newt SWAIN homeplace in Choestoe Dist.

Andrew married Sary Alice Davis [1197] [MRIN: 563], daughter of Charlie Davis [1198] and Harriet Burchfield [1199], on 20 Aug 1893 in , Union Co, GA.¹⁶ Sary was born on 30 May 1874, died on 14 Dec 1937 at age 63, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had seven children: Albert Carson, James Olvey, Ada Asalena, Thompson Smith, Ernest Garfield, Oscar Edward, and Francis Paul.

Albert Carson Collins [11297] was born on 30 Apr 1897, died on 2 Jul 1982 at age 85, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Albert married Mary Spiva [11305] [MRIN: 4166] on 1 Jan 1919 in , Union Co, GA. Mary was born on 2 Jun 1895, died on 26 Jun 1969 at age 74, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had two children: Alberta Maxine and Chandler Crett.

Alberta Maxine Collins [11315] was born on 12 Dec 1924 in , Union Co, GA.

Alberta married Charles E. Byers [11325] [MRIN: 4175] on 10 Sep 1956 in , Union Co, GA.

Alberta next married Elmer W. Lee [11326] [MRIN: 4176] on 3 May 1968 in , Union Co, GA.

Chandler Crett Collins [11316] was born on 19 Aug 1927 in , Union Co, GA and died on 14 Feb 1966 at age 38.

Chandler married Helen Huggins [11327] [MRIN: 4177] in , Union Co, GA.  They had one daughter: Debra Jean.

Debra Jean Collins [11330] was born on 13 Jul 1955.

Chandler next married Clara Mae Harkins [11328] [MRIN: 4178]. Clara was born in 1946 and died on 24 Mar 1969 at age 23. They had one daughter: Ida Lynn.

Ida Lynn Collins [11331] was born after 1963.

James Olvey Collins [11298] was born in 1899 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Moved: , , CO.

James married Ruby Tarpley [11306] [MRIN: 4167].  They had three children: Ruth Lorene, Jack Tarpley, and Joyce Alice.

Ruth Lorene Collins [11337] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Ruth married Billy D. Causey [11340] [MRIN: 4179].  They had five children: Fahryn Elaine, Charlene Maria, Amder Dee, Cherelyn Fay, and Doreen.

Fahryn Elaine Causey [11345] was born after 1938.

Charlene Maria Causey [11346] was born after 1938.

Amder Dee Causey [11347] was born after 1938.

Cherelyn Fay Causey [11348] was born after 1938.

Doreen Causey [11349] was born after 1938.

Jack Tarpley Collins [11338] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Jack married Ann Taylor [11341] [MRIN: 4180].  They had two children: Susanne and Stephen.

Susanne Collins [11354] was born after 1938.

Stephen Collins [11355] was born after 1938.

Joyce Alice Collins [11339] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Joyce married Marvin L. Schneider [11342] [MRIN: 4181].  They had four children: Barbara Sue, Gregory, James, and John Allen.

Barbara Sue Schneider [11358] was born after 1938.

Gregory Schneider [11359] was born after 1938.

James Schneider [11360] was born after 1938.

John Allen Schneider [11361] was born after 1938.

Ada Asalena Collins [11299] was born in 1902 and died on an unknown date.

Ada married Frank Hamby [11307] [MRIN: 4168] on 20 Jun 1924 in , Union Co, GA. Frank died on 26 Jun 1979. They had three children: Eula Mae, Loretta Blanche, and Dennis.

Eula Mae Hamby [11362] was born in 1925.

Eula married William Brewer [11370] [MRIN: 4184]. William was born in 1924 and died on 7 Sep 1946 at age 22. They had one daughter: Angela.

Angela Brewer [11386] was born after 1942.

Angela married Ronnie Morris [11387] [MRIN: 4195].  They had one daughter: Amy.

Amy Morris [11388] was born after 1962.

Loretta Blanche Hamby [11363] was born in 1927.

Loretta married Lum K. Nix [11371] [MRIN: 4185]. Lum was born in 1920 in , Union Co, GA and died on 5 Aug 1949 at age 29. They had two children: Sandra and Brenda.

Sandra Nix [11389] was born after 1947.

Sandra married Edward Sutton [11390] [MRIN: 4196].  They had three children: Stacy Ray, Brandon, and Matthew.

Stacy Ray Sutton [11391] was born after 1967.

Brandon Sutton [11392] was born after 1967.

Matthew Sutton [11393] was born after 1967.

Brenda Nix [11394] was born after 1947.

Brenda married David Smith [11395] [MRIN: 4197].  They had two children: Chrissy and David.

Chrissy Smith [11396] was born after 1967.

David Smith Jr [11397] was born after 1967.

Dennis Hamby [11364] was born in 1931.

Dennis married Opal Howell [11372] [MRIN: 4186].  They had two children: Fay and Cathy.

Fay Hamby [11398] was born after 1951.

Fay married Randy Hensley [11399] [MRIN: 4198].  They had one daughter: Shannon Kimsey.

Shannon Kimsey Hensley [11400] was born on 19 Nov 1975.

Cathy Hamby [11401] was born after 1951.

Cathy married Ronnie Guess [11402] [MRIN: 4199].

Thompson Smith Collins [11300] was born in 1904 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Moved: Eatonton, , CO.

Thompson married Velma Palmer [11308] [MRIN: 4169].  They had five children: Jean, Tommy, Joann, Larry, and Kenneth.

Jean Collins [11408] was born after 1922.

Tommy Collins [11409] was born after 1922.

Joann Collins [11410] was born after 1922.

Larry Collins [11411] was born after 1922.

Kenneth Collins [11412] was born after 1922.

Ernest Garfield Collins [11301] was born on 23 Apr 1906 in , Union Co, GA, died on 28 Jan 1958 at age 51, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.

Ernest married Delphia Souther [11309] [MRIN: 4170] on 1 Jan 1928 in , Union Co, GA. Delphia was born in 1908 in , Union Co, GA and died on an unknown date. They had one son: Dean Garfield.

Dean Garfield Collins [11415] was born in 1941.

Dean married Lois Neil Gilreath [11416] [MRIN: 4205] on 16 Nov 1963. Lois was born in 1945.

Oscar Edward Collins [11302] was born on 14 Jun 1908 in , Union Co, GA and died on 29 Oct 1929 at age 21. He never married and had no children.

Francis Paul Collins [11303] was born on 15 Oct 1915 in , Union Co, GA and died on 1 Jun 1964 at age 48.

Francis married Ruth Nicholson [11310] [MRIN: 4171] on 11 Jul 1934.  They had two children: Frances J. Nelle and Barbara Andre.

Frances J. Nelle Collins [11420] was born in 1943.

Barbara Andre Collins [11421] was born in 1946 in , Union Co, GA.

Francis next married Mable Gunter [11422] [MRIN: 4208] on 5 Jun 1955.

Olza Albert "Ozzie" Collins [1200] was born on 26 Sep 1878 in , Union Co, GA and died on 2 Oct 1965 at age 87.

Olza married Mary Elizabeth Nix [1201] [MRIN: 565]. Mary was born on 29 Oct 1886 and died on 21 Oct 1970 at age 83. They had four children: Pansy, Eunice, Water, and Grace.

Pansy Collins [11423] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

Eunice Collins [11424] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

Water Collins [11425] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

Grace Collins [11426] was born after 1902 and died on an unknown date.

India Collins [1202] was born on 9 Mar 1882 in , Union Co, GA, died on 2 Apr 1939 at age 57, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

Esley L. Collins [1203] was born on 28 Dec 1886 in , Union Co, GA and died on 8 Feb 1957 at age 70.

Lillie V. Collins [1204] was born on 22 Dec 1888 in , Union Co, GA and died on 26 Feb 1975 at age 86.

Lillie married Herschel Arthur Dyer [1205] [MRIN: 566], son of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208]. Herschel was born on 9 Oct 1880 and died on 27 May 1974 at age 93. They had three children: Annie Valera, India Inez, and Herschel Arthur.

Annie Valera Dyer [11429] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

India Inez Dyer [11430] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

Herschel Arthur Dyer Jr [11431] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

Sarah Collins [1209] was born on 21 Dec 1891 in , Union Co, GA, died on 10 Jan 1893 in , Union Co, GA at age 1, and was buried in Old Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.¹⁷ 

Francis "Frank" Collins [1210] was born on 5 Jan 1893 in , Union Co, GA and died on 28 Jan 1912 at age 19.

Fannie Azie Collins [1211] was born on 7 Mar 1895 in , Union Co, GA, died on 14 Feb 1945 at age 49, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Fannie married Jewel Marion Dyer [1212] [MRIN: 569], son of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208]. Jewel was born on 25 May 1890, died on 3 Sep 1974 at age 84, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had nine children: Louise, Francis Eugene, Georgianne Ethelene, Bluford Marion, Troy, Linda, Brenda, Janice, and Lloyd Shelton.

Louise Dyer [11057]¹⁸ was born on 15 Jan 1919.

General Notes: She taught school for a while.

Following Ray's death in 1983, Louise became certified as an insurance agent and has operated the Insurance Agency as a profitable business.   - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Commerce, Jackson Co, GA.¹⁹ 

Louise married Raymond Quenton "Ray" Dyer [11062]²⁰ [MRIN: 4075], son of Narve Dyer [11072] and Laura Townsend [11073], on 16 Sep 1938. Raymond was born on 5 Apr 1919 and died on 20 Oct 1983 at age 64. They had three children: Sylvan, Annie Faye, and Shirley Ann.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military. Army - WWII

Sylvan Dyer [11069] was born on 23 Oct 1939 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Sylvan graduated from Emory at Oxford, the University of Georgia, and the University of Louisville (Ky), a with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1966.  He served two years in the Army, Company C, 9th Medical Unit, seeing action in he Vietnam War.  Following service, he joined the staff of the Veerans Administration Hospital, Tuskeegee, Alabama, where he serves as the chief resident dentist.   - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Sylvan married Alice Kinney Catlett [11076] [MRIN: 4083]. Alice was born on 20 Aug 1944 in Shelbyville, , KY. They had two children: Emily and Elizabeth.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Registered Nurse

Emily Dyer [11081]²¹ was born after 1965.

Elizabeth Dyer [11082] was born after 1965.

Annie Faye Dyer [11070] was born on 9 Jan 1941 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Faye graduated from Commerce High School with honors, received an AA from Emory at Oxford, and a BS in Psychology from Emory University in 1992. - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Annie married Thomas Carroll Graham [11079] [MRIN: 4086]. Thomas was born on 7 Jun 1941 in Rock Hill, , SC. They had four children: Vincent, Tamara, Eric, and Geoffrey.

Vincent Graham [11083]²⁰ was born after 1961.

General Notes: Vincent manages the Newpoint Development at Beaufort, SC, owned by his parents.

Tamara Graham [11084] was born after 1961.

Eric Graham [11085] was born after 1961.

Geoffrey Graham [11086] was born after 1961.

Shirley Ann Dyer [11071] was born on 24 Aug 1945 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Shirley received a BA in English from Tift College in 1967.  She teaches English at Jackson County High School in Jefferson.  She has done graduate work in English at the University of Georgia.  They live in Commerce, Ga.  - THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY 1832-1994, Article #411, by Louise Dyer.

Shirley married Andrew David Burns [11080] [MRIN: 4087]. Andrew was born on 19 Feb 1942 in Barnesville, , GA.

Francis Eugene Dyer [11058] was born on 25 Feb 1921 and died on 21 Dec 2009 at age 88.

General Notes: Eugene joined the U.S. Air Force in September, 1942, and served with distinction during WWII.  Trained as a bombadier in the famed Flying Fortress, he saw action in the European and African Theaters of War. Sgt. Dyer received the Soldier's Medal for Heroism when he saved the life of a fellow flyer after the plane's oxygen system was bombed out.

In May of 1947 Eugene bought a service station and grocery store from C.H. Davis.  After operating the Amoco Station and Grocery Store for 42 years Gene closed the business in May of 1989.  Later Dorothy opened a country store there that dealt mainly in handcrafts.  Then later it was a warehouse for Tim's cabinet shop business.

In civic work Egene represented his militia district on the Union Co., Board of Education for thrity-six consecutive years, a record in the state of Georgia.- F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.When death comes near a holiday, such as Christmas, it seems to hold an extra measure of sadness.  My brother, my hero, Francis Eugene Dyer, drew his last breath on December 21, 2009 and was released from suffering and earthly restrictions.  In reviewing his life, I was extremely proud to call him my brother, my hero.  He will live in my heart and memory as long as I myself have breath-and, even beyond this life, I hope to rejoin him in Paradise.

He was born on February 25, 1921 in the farmhouse of his parents, Azie Collins Dyer (1895-1945) and Jewel Marion Dyer (1890-1974).  In his ancestry on both sides of the family he descended from pioneer settlers who were in Union County in the early 1830s when the county was formed.  Azie's parents were Francis Jasper Collins (1855-1941) and Georgianne Hunter Collins (1855-1924).  Azie's grandparents on her father's side were Frank Collins (1816-1864) and Rutha Nix Collins (1822-1893) and on her mother's side were William Jonathan Hunter (1813-1893) and Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” England Hunter (1819-1894).  And Azie's great grandparents were Thompson Collins (abt. 1785-abt. 1858) and Celia Self Collins (abt. 1787-1880) and John Hunter (1775-1848) and Elizabeth (last name unknown).

On his father's side, Eugene's ancestors were grandparents, Bluford Elisha (“Bud”) Dyer (1855-1926) and Sarah Eveline Souther Dyer (1857-1959).  His great grandparents were James Marion Dyer (1823-1904) and Louisa Ingram Dyer (1827-1907); Little Ingram (1788-1866) and Mary “Polly” Cagle Ingram (abt. 1793-abt. 1830);  John Combs Hayes Souther (1827-1891) and Nancy Collins Souther (1829-1888).  His great, great grandparents were Bluford Elisha Dyer, Jr. (abt. 1785-1847) and Elizabeth Clark Dyer (abt. 1788-1861); John Souther (1803-1889) and Mary “Polly” Combs Souther (1807-1894); John Little Ingram (abt 1755-1828) and Ruth White Ingram (abt 1758-abt 1849).  John Ingram was a Revolutionary War Soldier.

With this list of ancestors, all of whom pioneered and settled land and became landowners, solid citizens, farmers, and some businessmen and teachers, we should not wonder that Eugene himself became a World War II soldier with a heroic and distinguished career, a businessman, a farmer and for 36 years a member of the Union County Board of Education.  Family matters.  Family helps to make us who and what we are.  And he was, indeed, from “solid” stock.

Eugene Dyer served in the Army Air Force during World War II from September, 1942 through the end of the war.  He was a bombardier in the famed Flying Fortress, B-24, serving in the Liberation Group of the 15th Army Air Force.  He saw action in the European, African and Italian Theaters of War, participating in more than 400 combat missions.  He was awarded the Soldier's Medal of Heroism when he saved the life of a fellow flyer.  He and the one he saved were the only survivors of the plane's crew when its oxygen system was bombed out.  Other decorations included the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with oak leaf clusters, the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater War Ribbon with five campaign stars, and the Distinguished Unit Badge with two oak leaf clusters.  He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He spent fifteen months in Italy, much of which was in an army hospital recovering from severe injuries, the results of which were present with him the remainder of his life in the form of shrapnel in his legs.  He can truly be termed a “hero,” a member of “The Greatest Generation.”

As a merchant, he operated a grocery, gasoline, feed, seed and fertilizer store from 1947 through 1989.  He was known for his credit to farmers that badly needed his help to get their crops planted.  In this respect, he followed the practice he had observed from his grandfather, Francis Jasper “Bud” Collins, who also had extended credit to hurting families during the Great Depression, and before and after.

As a school board member in Union County for 36 years, an elected office, he helped to make decisions that brought the school system from scattered country schools to strong consolidated schools, adequate and state-of-the-art buildings and equipment, and well-qualified teachers and administrators.  Education was high on his list of priorities.

He was a family man.  His wife Dorothy, his children Connie, Ivan and Tim, his grandchildren Jason, Alexandra and Emily, and his brothers and sisters and a host of cousins can all attest to his love, respect and reverence for family ideals and priorities.

And as a church man, he was quiet and often did not say much, but when he spoke on matters of building decisions, church finances, and expansion, he was heard and heeded.  His devotion to Choestoe Baptist Church where he was a faithful member extended from boyhood through all of his adult life.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Francis married Dorothy Velma Dyer [11063] [MRIN: 4076], daughter of John Dyer [11087] and Ida Nix [11088]. Dorothy was born on 21 Mar 1929. They had three children: Connie Jean, Ivan Eugene, and Timothy Maurice.

Connie Jean Dyer [11089]²² was born on 24 Jul 1951.

General Notes: She was an honor graduate of Union Co. High School.  She received an AA degree from Young Harris College and BA and MEd degrees from the University of Georgia.  She taught English for five years at Union Co. High School.  In 1978 she became a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

Ivan Eugene Dyer [11090] was born on 18 Jun 1954.

General Notes: He served in a supervisory capacity with AmocoFabric and Fiber Company. Recently Amoco Fibers merged with Shaw Industries and he is now a projects engineer. - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 1994 in Andalusia, , AL.

Ivan married Margaret Van-Nyhulis [11092]²² [MRIN: 4089], daughter of Gysbert Van-Nyhulis [11093] and June [11094], on 24 Mar 1984. Margaret was born on 14 Sep 1956 in Whitefish, , Montana. They had two children: Jason Eugene and Alexendra Marie.

Jason Eugene Dyer [11098] was born on 16 Nov 1985.²² 

General Notes: In 1988 Jason was diagnosed as having cancer.  There followed many anxious months of chemotherapy and other treatments.  He is one of the fortunate survivors and was chosen cancer poster chlld for 1993.  Jason is now (1994) leading a normal life with school and little league ball  - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

Alexendra Marie Dyer [11099] was born on 12 May 1988.

Timothy Maurice Dyer [11091] was born on 9 Sep 1959.

General Notes: Timothy attended Young Harris College.  He worked for a time with the Union Co. Soil Conservation District.  Tim and Nancy live in an authentic log cabin Tim constructed from logs hand-hewn from Dyer land.  He worked meticulously on the house for many years, crafting each room with precision and making a showplace for his skill with woods.  The house is located across Nottely River from Eugene and Dorothy's house.  Tim and Nancy are active members of Pine Top Baptist Church.  - F.E. Dyer, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA. 1832 - 1994 art #405.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Occupation: Cabinet maker

Timothy married Nancy Sue Rogers [11095] [MRIN: 4091], daughter of Charles Rogers [11096] and Omaha Smith [11097]. Nancy was born on 21 May 1966. They had one daughter: Emily Elizabeth.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was a Registered Nurse @ Union County Hospital

Emily Elizabeth Dyer [11100] was born on 18 Aug 1992.²² 

Georgianne Ethelene Dyer [11059] was born on 13 May 1930.

General Notes: Any research of genealogy publications of North Georgia such as the cemetaries in Fannin County, family histories in Fannin and Union Counties one runs across Ethelene Dyer Jones' name often.  I have retreived much genealogy information from her writings in various publications and newspapers.

Ethelene Dyer Jones, recipient of Governor's Award

Community , Headlines , Local — By Staff Report on October 17, 2011 at 12:41 pm

 

Ethelene Dyer Jones, recipient of Governor's Award

At the 26th Governor's Awards in the Humanities event held on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at noon at the Old Georgia Railroad Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta, Ethelene Dyer Jones was among 10 Georgians who received medals. The purpose of the event is to recognize exemplary work in the humanities and to highlight the awardees as models for others in the state.

In making the award, the Georgia Humanities Council stated that for over 60 years Mrs. Ethelene Jones has been a leader in documenting, preserving, and sharing the stories of the Georgia mountains and Appalachian culture through publications, journalism, and other programs.

Mrs. Jones is a native of Union County and her career as an award-winning teacher and media specialist spanned Union, Bibb, Hart, and Fannin counties. She worked to secure an auxiliary off-campus center for college classes at Epworth and taught English there. She served as co-editor of Facets of Fannin, a 600-page volume of local history and lore. She also has published four other books on church history, family history, and poetry. For over 20 years, she has written a weekly history column for the News Observer newspaper of Blue Ridge and the Georgia Sentinel in Union and Towns Counties, and her columns have led to an increased appreciation of local history and folk traditions. Many of her columns are posted online at the GaGenWebProject.

Active with the Georgia Poetry Society, the Byron Herbert Reece Society, and the Fannin County Heritage Foundation, Mrs. Jones' leadership has led to the development of exhibits, documentaries, genealogical resources, and theatrical presentations. In addition, during her retirement in central Georgia, she volunteers as an advisor for the Georgia War Veterans Home, has reorganized a church library, is active in Learning-in-Retirement, and is a mentor in creative writing for a person in state prison.

We congratulate Mrs. Jones on this significant recognition for her outstanding work.

Georgianne married Rev Grover Duffie Jones [11064]¹³ [MRIN: 4077], son of Mack Duffie Jones [23633] and Victoria Carnes [23634], about 1950. Grover was born on 6 Oct 1925 in , Forsyth Co, GA,¹³ died on 26 Jan 2011 in Millegeville, , GA¹³ at age 85, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.¹³ They had two children: Cynthia and Keith.

Cynthia Jones [11101] was born after 1950.

Rev Keith Jones [11102] was born after 1950.

Keith married Debbie [23635] [MRIN: 8713].

Bluford Marion Dyer [11060] was born on 26 Nov 1933 in , Union Co, GA, died on 1 Dec 2006 in Snellville, , Ga²³ at age 73, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: They live on the Bud Collins homeplace.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated in Cleveland, White Co, GA. Truett McConnell College

•  He was a farmer.

•  His obituary was published. Union Senteniel Dec 7, 2006

Mr. Bluford Marion Dyer, age 73 of Blairsville, GA, passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Embracing Arms Hospice in Snellville. Mr. Dyer was born Sunday, November 26, 1933 in Union County, GA to the late Marion Jewell Dyer and the late Azie Collins Dyer. Mr. Dyer was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blairsville. He was a farmer and had also served for many years on the ASCS board. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Jo Shook Dyer in 2004.

Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Jounida and Keith Porter of Jefferson, GA, daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Wayne Hedden of Blairsville, GA, sisters, Ethelene Dyer Jones of Milledgeville, GA, Louise Dyer of Commerce, GA and Linda Fortenberry, Brenda Murphy and Janice Lance, all of Blairsville, brothers, Eugene Dyer, Loyd Shelton and Troy Dyer, all of Blairsville, GA, grandson, Luke Hedden, granddaughter, Leslie Hedden and grandsons, Blaze Porter and Sky Porter. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with Rev. Keith Jones officiating. A Eulogy was provided by Mr. Bob Gibby. Music was provided by Minister R. Terry Hooper and Ryan Showalter. Interment followed in the Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Blaze Porter, Sky Porter, Luke Hedden, Marty Gibby, Sylvan Dyer and A.J. Shook.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Alzheimer's Association Headquarters, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Bluford married Annie Jo Shook [11065] [MRIN: 4078], daughter of Joe Shook [11066] and Ruby Gibson [11067], on 2 Jun 1956. Annie was born on 28 Oct 1933 and died in 2004¹⁹ at age 71. They had two children: Jounida and Gail.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated in Cleveland, White Co, GA. Truett McConnell College

Jounida Dyer [11103] was born on 10 Apr 1958.

General Notes: She also attended UGA earning both the BS and MS degrees.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated in Cleveland, White Co, GA. Truett McConnell College, Cleveland, Ga

Jounida married Keith Porter [11104] [MRIN: 4093] on 25 Aug 1979. Keith was born on 8 Nov 1954. They had two children: Joshua Blaze and Laster Sky.

Joshua Blaze Porter [11105] was born on 5 Jun 1986.

Laster Sky Porter [11106] was born on 19 Aug 1991.

Gail Dyer [21770].

Gail married Wayne Hedden [21771] [MRIN: 7769].  They had two children: Luke and Leslie.

Luke Hedden [21778].¹⁹ 

Leslie Hedden [21779].¹⁹ 

Troy Dyer [11061]²⁴ was born before 1945.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Troy married Jesse Gail Carpenter [11068]²⁴ [MRIN: 4080], daughter of William Frank Carpenter [23918] and Cora Lee Deyton [23919]. Jesse was born on 26 Jun 1955. They had one son: Michael Ryan.

Michael Ryan Dyer [11107]²⁴ was born after 1970.

Linda Dyer [21772].¹⁹ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Linda married Fortenberry [21773]¹⁹ [MRIN: 7770].

Brenda Dyer [21774].¹⁹ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Brenda married Murphy [21775]¹⁹ [MRIN: 7771].

Janice Dyer [21776].¹⁹ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Lloyd Shelton Dyer [21777].¹⁹ 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

William Harv Collins [1214] was born on 4 Jun 1897 in , Union Co, GA, died on 24 Jul 1979 at age 82, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

General Notes: William graduated for Young Harris College, class of 1940.

Helped his father drive cattle to Cleveland & Gainesville

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Farmer & raised cattle, teacher, Commissary Clerk w/TVA, Notterly Dam project

•  He was religious. active member of Choestoe Baptist Church.

•  He had a residence. built a home in Choestoe on land given by his father

William married Northa May Bell Dyer [1215]²⁵ [MRIN: 571], daughter of Bluford Elisha Dyer [1207] and Sarah Evaline Souther [1208], on 12 May 1918 in , Union Co, GA. Northa was born on 13 Jul 1897 and died on an unknown date. They had three children: Wilonell, William Clyde, and Alda Maria.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Member: 1929. Charter member of Women's Missionary Union

•  She was an active memeber of Choestoe Baptist Church..

•  1994: Residing in Union County Nursing Home

Wilonell Collins [11432] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated. Young Harris, Piedmont College, UGA

•  Member:DAR - active member

•  She was a school teacher - taught mathematics for 35 yrs.

•  She was a clerk  at Choestoe Baptist Church

Wilonell married Ervin Dyer [11446] [MRIN: 4211] on 8 May 1943.  They had four children: Jerry, Larry, Judy, and Jane.

Jerry Dyer [11447] was born after 1943.

Larry Dyer [11448] was born after 1943.

Judy Dyer [11449] was born after 1943.

Jane Dyer [11450] was born after 1943.

William Clyde Collins [11433] was born on 17 Nov 1921 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: He was inducted into the Army Air Force and did his training in Mississippi and Michigan.  He was assigned to the 399th Heavy Bomber Group which was stationed in Wendover, Ut,  Because of a mix up in orders he nor his unit went overseas during the war.  He spent his time in Spokane, Wa, and Southern California.

     He went back to the University of Georgia to complete his education.

     1957 - Clyde became principal Town Creek Elementary School.

     1968 - He became principal of Union County High School.

     1976 - Superintendent of Union County Schools.

- Roma Sue Collins, THE HERITATE OF UNION COUNTY GEORGIA 1832-1994, art #321.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated. Young Harris, UGA, Western Carolina

•  He was a school teacher, principal, and superintendent

William married Roma Sue Turner [11451] [MRIN: 4212], daughter of John Jarrett Turner [11452] and Nola Nix [11453], on 23 May 1942.  They had four children: William Clyde "Bill," Caroline, Debbie, and Carlton.

William Clyde "Bill" Collins Jr [11459] was born after 1942.

General Notes: Bill and Martha moved back to the Blairsville area about 1992.  Bill is employed with the State.

-Roma Sue Collins, THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GA., 1832 - 1994, art #321.

William married Martha Seay [11466] [MRIN: 4215]. Martha was born in Albany, , GA. They had three children: William Bryon, Elizabeth Anne "Beth," and Emily Brooke.

Noted events in her life were:

•  1994, occupation: teaching 5th grade at Union County Elementary School.

William Bryon Collins [11473] was born after 1958.

William married Michelle Weatherly [11476] [MRIN: 4220].

Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Collins [11474] was born after 1958.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated c1994 in Rome, Floyd Co, GA. Graduated from Berry College.

Emily Brooke Collins [11475] was born after 1958.

General Notes: Emily had two years at Rhyhart College and was enrolled at Roma College in 1994.

Caroline Collins [11460] was born after 1942.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Profession: Kindergarden teacher

Caroline married Robert "Bob" Kelly [11467] [MRIN: 4216]. Robert was born in Conyers, , GA. They had two children: Courtney and Collin.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was manager of Great Western Finance Company

Courtney Kelly [11486] was born after 1960.

Collin Kelly [11487] was born after 1960.

Debbie Collins [11461] was born after 1942.

General Notes: 1994 - First grade teacher at Jack P. Nix Elementary School in White Co., Ga., they live in Clermont, Ga.

Debbie married Ronald Gailey [11468] [MRIN: 4217].  They had four children: Brooke, Trey, Kim, and Amanda.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in 1994 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA. manager of one of Slack's Auto Stores

Brooke Gailey [11490] was born after 1960.

Trey Gailey [11491] was born after 1960.

Kim Gailey [11492] was born after 1960.

Amanda Gailey [11493] was born after 1960.

Carlton Collins [11462] was born after 1942.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in 1994. Farm manager for Arbor Acre Farms.

Carlton married Kellie Reeves [11469] [MRIN: 4218]. Kellie was born in Augusta, Richmond Co, GA. They had two children: Ashley and Chase.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed in 1994 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA. Union County Tax Comminssioner Office.

Ashley Collins [11499] was born after 1962.

Chase Collins [11500] was born after 1962.

Alda Maria Collins [11434] was born on 26 Oct 1926 in , Union Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated. Graduated Valedictorian - Union Co., H.D; North Ga., College, UGA

•  Member:Charter member of Pilots International

•  Member:Alpha Delta Kappa

•  Member:DAR

•  She was religious. Active member of Choestoe Baptist Church

•  She was employed. School teacher, librarian

Alda married Jesse O. Knight [11454] [MRIN: 4214] on 12 Feb 1949 in 7, Union Co, GA.  They had five children: Joyce, Jessilyn, Lee, Jeff, and Jennifer.

Joyce Knight [11501] was born in 1951.

Jessilyn Knight [11502] was born in 1954.

Lee Knight [11503] was born in 1958.

Jeff Knight [11504] was born in 1960.

Jennifer Knight [11505] was born in 1961.

Avery Collins [1216] was born on 25 Mar 1900, died on 15 Mar 1969 at age 68, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Ethel Georgiann Collins [1217] was born on 6 Jun 1902, died on 10 Mar 1979 at age 76, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Ethel married John Melvin Clements [1218] [MRIN: 572].

Josephine "Babs" Hunter [1219] was born on 15 Jul 1858 in , Union Co, GA, died on 30 May 1907 at age 48, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA.

Josephine married Issac A. Collins [1220] [MRIN: 573] on 3 Feb 1876 in , Union Co, GA. Issac was born on 1 Jan 1855, died on 20 Jan 1923 at age 68, and was buried in Choestoe Old Cem., Union Co., GA. They had nine children: Nancy E., William, Mary, Dora, Arley A., F. Newton, Edward S., James Vester, and Alice Margaret.

Nancy E. Collins [1221] was born on 18 Sep 1876 and died on an unknown date.

Nancy married Gilliam Jasper Souther [1222] [MRIN: 574] on 13 Nov 1898 in , Union Co, GA. Gilliam was born in 1881 and died on an unknown date.

William Collins [1223]¹ was born after 1876 and died on an unknown date.

William married Jane Coker [1224] [MRIN: 575] on 25 Aug 1907.

Mary Collins [1225] was born after 1876 and died on an unknown date.

Dora Collins [1226] was born after 1876 and died on an unknown date.

Dora married Daniel Loransey Souther [1227] [MRIN: 576] on 22 Mar 1922 in , Union Co, GA. Daniel was born on 29 Nov 1883 in , , GA and died on an unknown date in , , CO.

Arley A. Collins [1228] was born in 1880 and died in 1967 at age 87.

Arley married Ann Cook [1229] [MRIN: 577]. Ann was born on 5 Mar 1885 and died on 30 Dec 1942 at age 57. They had one son: Edwin Paul.

Edwin Paul Collins [1230] was born on 8 Jan 1908 in , Union Co, GA.²⁶ 

General Notes: They lived in the Young Harris/Track Rock Gap Road area.

He operated Collins Implement Company near Young Harris.

Edwin married Lois Murl Plott [1231]²⁶ [MRIN: 578], daughter of Devine Cicero Plott [1232] and Louella Jane Parker [1233], on 10 Sep 1927.²⁷ Lois was born on 19 Mar 1908 and died on 13 Sep 1978 at age 70. They had three children: Herbert Al "Cecil," Clinton David, and Clarence Leon.

Herbert Al "Cecil" Collins [1234]²⁷ was born on 16 Jul 1928 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: e drove a milk truck route for about a year.  He was in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1951 serving in Korea.  Afterwards, he went to work at Lockheed in Marietta, Ga., retiring October 1987.

-Herbert A. "Cecil" Collins

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 1994 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

Herbert married Betty Joan Everett [1235] [MRIN: 580] on 27 Nov 1952.  They had two children: Stanley T. and Diane.

Stanley T. Collins [1236]²⁸ was born on 9 Jan 1955.

General Notes: He worked for Ga.State Department of Transportation for ten years. During that time he became a pilot and presently (1994) is a captain, fling for Flagship Airline (American Airline), in Nashville, Tn.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated. Southern Institute of Technology Civil Engineering

Diane Collins [1237] was born on 13 Feb 1959.

General Notes: She worked for Southern Bell for about 10 years.

_Herbert A. "Cecil" COLLINS

Diane married Steven Breedlove Breedlove [1238] [MRIN: 581] in 1980.

Clinton David Collins [1239] was born on 26 Aug 1935.

Clarence Leon Collins [1240] was born on 25 Apr 1938.²⁷ 

General Notes: After high school Clarence attended Clarksville Trade School to study precision machinery.  He went to work at Pittard Machine & Tool Co., as an apprentice.

Clarence, a master tool maker, works in Gainsville, Ga, and owns/operates C&B Tool & Grinding in Young Harris, Ga.

- Clarence COLLINS "THE HERITAGE OF UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA, 1832-1994, article 308

Clarence married Barbara Sue Thomas [1241] [MRIN: 582] on 6 May 1960.  They had three children: Catherine Lynn, Charlotte Leone, and Barry Stuart.

Catherine Lynn Collins [1242]²⁷ was born on 6 Dec 1964.

Catherine married Anthony Ray Hamby [1243] [MRIN: 583] on 6 Sep 1987.

Charlotte Leone Collins [1244] was born on 5 Jan 1967.

Barry Stuart Collins [1245] was born on 31 Mar 1971.

F. Newton Collins [1246] was born on 10 Jul 1883 and died on an unknown date.

F. married Catherine Souther [1247] [MRIN: 584] on 23 Feb 1905 in , Union Co, GA. Catherine was born on 4 Aug 1886 and died on an unknown date.

Edward S. Collins [1248] was born on 16 Mar 1886, died on 9 Sep 1973 in , Union Co, GA at age 87, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Church, Union Co, GA.⁷ 

Edward married Ora C. Souther [1249] [MRIN: 585] on 6 Jan 1907 in , Union Co, GA. Ora was born on 23 Dec 1883, died on 29 Dec 1965 at age 82, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Church, Union Co, GA. They had two children: L.B. and Clara Belle.

L.B. Collins [21795] was born on 26 Mar 1921 in , Union Co, GA and died on 18 Dec 2006 in , Union Co, GA at age 85.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His obituary was published. Union Sentinel:

Mr. L.B. Collins, 85, of L.B.Collins Drive, Blairsville, Ga., died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness.

Mr. Collins was born March 26, 1921 in Union County, Ga., the son of the late E.S. Collins and the late Oria Souther Collins. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army of WWII. He had served in the CCC Camp. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Ezra and J.T. Collins; and a sister, Cora Dover. Mr. Collins was a member of Track Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Collins is his loving wife of 64 years, Jessie Plott Collins of Blairsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Edith and Charles Murphy of Blairsville, Opal and Ray Young of Blairsville, Nancy Coffey of Rincon, Ga.; sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Nina Collins of Blue Ridge, Ga., Frank and Nancy Collins of Blairsville; sister, Clara Duckworth of Blairsville; grandchildren, William Young, Rita Brown, Dustin Young, Shane Murphy, Steven Murphy, Jason Collins, Matthew Collins, Cory Collins, Sabrina Smith, Shannon Foster, Anthony Baldridge and Lindsey

Baldridge; 15 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wade

Plott and Rev. Jerry Young officiating.

Special music was presented by the Track Rock Quartet, Herman Garrett and Trisha Cook. Pallbearers were William Young, Dustin Young, Shane Murphy, Steven Murphy, Jason Collins and Cory Collins. Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Barry and David Copp. Interment followed in the Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.

L.B. married Jessie Plott [21796] [MRIN: 7780] about 1942.  They had five children: Edith, Opal, Nancy, Leon, and Frank.

Edith Collins [21799].

Edith married Charles Murphy [21800] [MRIN: 7782].  They had two children: Shane and Stephen.

Shane Murphy [21801].

Stephen Murphy [21802].

Opal Collins [21803].

Opal married Ray Young [21804] [MRIN: 7783].  They had two children: William and Dustin.

William Young [21805].

Dustin Young [21806].

Nancy Collins [21807].

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Rincon, , Ga.

Nancy married Coffey [21808] [MRIN: 7784].

Leon Collins [21809].

Frank Collins [21810].

Clara Belle Collins [21797] was born on 10 May 1919 in , Union Co, GA,²⁹ died on 19 May 2008 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA²⁹ at age 89, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.²⁹ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. Mrs. Clara Belle Duckworth, 89, of Blairsville, Ga., died Monday, May 19, 2008 at Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville.

Mrs. Duckworth was born Saturday, May 10, 1919 in Union County, Ga., to the late E.S. and Oria Souther Collins. A lifelong resident of Union County, Mrs. Duckworth was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church. Mrs. Duckworth was preceded in death by husband, Donald Duckworth, and a son, Hubert Duckworth.

Surviving family members include her daughter, Carrie McGahie of Blairsville; grandchildren, Tommy Anderson, Billy

Anderson, Tammy Bryson, Peggy Seabolt, Scotty Duckworth, Marisa Crowley; great grandchildren, Dawson, Dayton, Wendy, Dereck, Hollie, Jonie, Cody, Jessica, Ethan and Hunter; great great grandchildren, Noah and Kayla.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Cochran Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Young officiating. Interment followed in Old Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel. Friends may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Union Sentinel, May 29, 2008

Clara married Donald Duckworth [21798]²⁹ [MRIN: 7781]. Donald died before 2008.²⁹ They had two children: Hubert and Carrie.

Hubert Duckworth [22933]²⁹ died before 2008.²⁹ 

Carrie Duckworth [22934].²⁹ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.²⁹ 

Carrie married McGahie [22935]²⁹ [MRIN: 8415].

James Vester Collins [1250] was born on 1 Jul 1892, died on 20 Jun 1971 at age 78, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.

James married Nellie Gillespie [1251] [MRIN: 586] on 14 Sep 1913 in , Union Co, GA. Nellie was born on 8 Dec 1891, died on 23 Jan 1963 at age 71, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA. They had seven children: Eugene "Gene," Lawrence, Hugh, Henry Ford, Guy, Lillian, and Helen.

Eugene "Gene" Collins [23110] was born on 17 Jul 1928, died on 5 Dec 2008 at age 80, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Chuch, Union Co., GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His obituary was published.

Eugene Collins

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Collins, 80, of Blairsville, Ga., was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 5, 2008, following a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with cancer and heart failure.

He was born Tuesday, July 17, 1928 to James Vess Collins and Nellie Gillespie Collins in the Choestoe district of Union County. At about age 4 he moved to the Arkaquah district, where he remained until his passing. His roots ran deep in his beloved north Georgia mountains, being the great-great grandson of two of Union County's original settlers, Thompson and Celia Collins. He was extremely proud of his heritage and passed along to his children and grandchildren the strength and character of his forefathers. He taught them that God, family and hard work was the most important things in life. He was self-employed for approximately 25 years in the timber industry, logging the forests of north Georgia and western North Carolina and operating a sawmill. He worked for many years in the construction industry and truck-farmed produce. Two of his greatest passions were his vegetable garden and his blackberry vines, where he spent endless hours every summer. With a heart to serve others, he was active in the political arena, serving one term as Union County's Ordinary and Probate Judge. He was an ordained deacon, serving Old Liberty Baptist Church faithfully for 53 years, and was a former member of the Lions Club.

Mr. Collins was preceded in death by parents, James Vess Collins and Nellie Gillespie Collins; brothers, Lawrence, Hugh, Henry Ford

and Guy Collins; sisters, Lillian Woods and Helen Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Ellen Brown Collins; children, Jeanette and Herman King of Toccoa, Ga., Karen Collins of Gainesville, Ga., Calvin and Patricia Collins of Blairsville; grandchildren, Monica and Rob Mauldin, Lori and Bryan Westmoreland, Derrick and

Meghan King, all of Toccoa, Ga., Corey and Codey Collins of Blairsville; great grandchildren, Hampton Mauldin, Bre King, Sadie Westmoreland, all of Toccoa; 54 nieces and nephews, along with numerous other relatives.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Old Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Rogers, Rev. Jerry Young, and Rev. Dwayne Patterson officiating. Music was provided by Doug Green and Steve Brown. Interment followed in Old Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rob Mauldin, Derrick King, Corey Collins, Codey Collins, Doug Collins and Doug Green. Honorary pallbearers included the Deacons of Old Liberty Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Regency Hospice, P.O. Box 494, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546, or Union County Food Bank, c/o Shawn Howell, 185 Wellborn Street, Box 8, Blairsville, GA 30512.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel. Friends and family are invited to send condolences, view Mr. Collins's Life Tribute, and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.

Eugene married Ellen Brown [23111] [MRIN: 8486], daughter of Henry Franklin Brown [23412] and Collesta Thomason [23413], about 1949. Ellen was born on 1 Oct 1932 in Choestoe, Union Co, Ga,³⁰ died on 19 Apr 2010³⁰ at age 77, and was buried in Old Liberty Baptist Church, Union Co., Ga.³⁰ They had three children: Jeanette, Karen, and Calvin.

Jeanette Collins [23120].³⁰ 

Jeanette married Herman King [23123]³⁰ [MRIN: 8489].

Karen Collins [23121].³⁰ 

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA.

Calvin Collins [23122].³⁰ 

Calvin married Patricia [23124]³⁰ [MRIN: 8490].

Lawrence Collins [23112] was born after 1913 and died before 2008.

Hugh Collins [23113] was born after 1913 and died before 2008.

Henry Ford Collins [23114] was born after 1913 and died before 2008.

Guy Collins [23115] was born after 1913 and died before 2008.

Lillian Collins [23116] was born after 1913 and died before 2008.

Lillian married Woods [23119] [MRIN: 8488].

Helen Collins [23117] was born after 1913 and died before 2008.

Helen married Brown [23118] [MRIN: 8487].

Alice Margaret Collins [1252] was born on 11 Feb 1894 and died on 7 Jan 1968 at age 73.

Alice married Frank Martin [1253] [MRIN: 587]. Frank was born on 8 Jun 1892 and died on 27 Dec 1968 at age 76.

Jerome Sefait "Bud" Hunter [1254] was born on 28 Mar 1861 in , Union Co, GA and died on an unknown date.

Jerome married Inda Lance [1255] [MRIN: 588] on 6 Oct 1878 in , Union Co, GA.

Jasper Francis "Todd" Hunter [1256] was born on 6 Jul 1863 in , Union Co, GA, died on 27 May 1897 in , Union Co, GA at age 33, and was buried in Old Salem Cem., Union Co., GA..

Jasper married Martha Lucinda Souther [1132] [MRIN: 589], daughter of John C. Souther [1140] and Nancy Collins [1141], on 3 Jan 1883 in , Union Co, GA. Martha was born on 17 Dec 1866, died on 11 Dec 1937 at age 70, and was buried in New Liberty Cemetery, Union Co., GA. They had seven children: John Ester, William Jess, Nancy, James Hayes, Homer Francis, Hattie, and Grady Jasper.

John Ester Hunter [1257]³¹ was born on 5 Nov 1884 in , Union Co, GA, died in Jan 1972 in , Union Co, GA at age 87, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Church, Union Co, GA.

John married Arrie Sullivan [1258] [MRIN: 590]. Arrie was born on 5 Sep 1880, died on 29 Apr 1929 in , Union Co, GA at age 48, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Church, Union Co, GA.

John next married Martha Cordie Collins [1259] [MRIN: 591]. Martha was born on 8 Jun 1900, died on 12 Feb 1985 at age 84, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Church, Union Co, GA. They had seven children: Sarah Irene, Martha Idel, Lorraine Celia, John Lewis, Dollie Faye, Ollive, and Edmon Neal.

Sarah Irene Hunter [1300]³¹ was born on 12 Mar 1921 and died on 14 Jun 1961 at age 40.

Sarah married Barron Wiggins [1301] [MRIN: 610]. Barron died on 14 Jun 1961. They had no children.

Marriage Notes: Barron and Sarah were killed in an auto/train accident.

Martha Idel Hunter [1302] was born on 15 Jul 1922.

Martha married Loy Noah Brackett [1303] [MRIN: 611], son of John Thomas "Emery" Brackett [1304] and Micheal Lena Boyd [1305]. Loy was born on 4 Mar 1921, died on 4 Aug 1994 at age 73, and was buried in New Liberty Cemetery, Union Co., GA. They had one daughter: Betty S..

Betty S. Brackett [1306]³¹ was born on 28 Aug 1948 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Betty is a family researcher also.  She has shared much with me.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Career: Contract Specialist.  Corps Army  Engineers and later the Marines

•  Hobby: Genealogy

Betty married John C. Knight [1307] [MRIN: 613] on 27 Nov 1970. John was born on 20 Nov 1948. They had two children: Ashlie "Heather" and John Rex "Allen".

Ashlie "Heather" Knight [1308] was born on 24 May 1974.

John Rex "Allen" Knight [1309] was born on 13 May 1987.

Lorraine Celia Hunter [1310] was born on 16 Jun 1930.

Lorraine married Ralph Coleman Brackett [1311] [MRIN: 614], son of John Thomas "Emery" Brackett [1304] and Micheal Lena Boyd [1305]. Ralph was born on 20 Sep 1923, died on 21 Jul 1990 at age 66, and was buried in Providence Church, Union Co., GA.

John Lewis Hunter [1312] was born on 3 Sep 1931.

General Notes: I have ran into John at several run meets, such as the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta and Run For Life Run in Marietta, Ga.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He is a builder and contractor.

John married Joyce Bowles [1313] [MRIN: 615]. Joyce was born on 17 Jul 1935.

Dollie Faye Hunter [1314] was born on 20 Apr 1934, died on 20 Feb 1938 at age 3, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Choestoe, Union Co, GA. The cause of her death was Died young.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Twin of:Ollive

Ollive Hunter [1315] was born on 20 Apr 1934.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Twin of:Dollie

Ollive married Homer Kimsey [1316] [MRIN: 616].

Edmon Neal Hunter [1317] was born on 15 Jul 1937.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Occupation: Electrician

William Jess Hunter [1260] was born on 14 Aug 1886 in , Union Co, GA, was christened `, died on 26 Sep 1982 in , Union Co, GA at age 96, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

General Notes: In August. 1982 after a Hunter Reunion in Union County, Doug Hunter,  Lou and Diane Hunter Elder and I (Edwin T. Hunter)  visited William Jesse Hunter.  His daughter Austin showed us around the house.  It has been in the Hunter family for over a hundred years.  One interesting thing was bullet holes in the living room where once there was a Hunter squable.  Jess died about seven weeks after our visit.

William married Sadie Ray Collins [1261] [MRIN: 592], daughter of James Johnson "Jim" Collins [1088] and Margaret Ann "Babe" Nix Collins [1089]. Sadie was born on 17 Feb 1900, died on 17 Mar 1979 at age 79, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had six children: James Jasper, William Jack, Jackson Creed, Charles Milford, Austine Margaret, and Martha Sue.

(Duplicate. See page xxx)

James Jasper Hunter [1262] was born after 1918 and died on an unknown date in , , WY. The cause of his death was Victim of transfer truck burning.

William Jack Hunter [1263] was born after 1918.

Jackson Creed Hunter [1264] was born on 18 Jul 1921 in , Union Co, GA and died on 14 Feb 2003 in Kennesaw, Cobb Co, GA at age 81.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military in Pacific. Bomber failed to get airborn - lost at Sea.

•  His obituary was published. from The Marietta Daily Journal, Wednesday, Feb 19, 2003

Jack C. Hunter, 81,

World War II veteran

Jack Creed Hunter, 81, of Kennesaw died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003.

Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Choestoe Baptist Church in Blairsville, with the Revs. Bethel Buchanan and Charles R. Stillwell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A Blairsville native, Mr. Hunter served in the Army in the European theatre during World War II. He was the owner of J.H. Land Development Co.

Survivors include one son, William Jack Hunter; one daughter, Patricia Popov of Brussels, Belgium; one brother, Charlie M. Hunter of Blairsville; two sisters, Austine Wallis of Athens and Sue Souther of Northfield, Mich.; and six grandchildren.

Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville is in charge of arrangements.

Jackson married Cecil [1265] [MRIN: 593]. Cecil was born in , , , France. They had two children: William Jack and Patricia.

William Jack Hunter [1266] was born after 1941.

Patricia Hunter [1267] was born after 1941.

Noted events in her life were:

•  In 2003 she lived in Brussels, Belgium.

Patricia married Popov [1268] [MRIN: 594].

Charles Milford Hunter [1269] was born on 12 Oct 1925.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military. Air Force

Charles married Jimmie Sue Jones [1270] [MRIN: 595]. Jimmie was born in 1932.

Austine Margaret Hunter [1271] was born on 12 Oct 1927, died on 20 Jul 2006 at age 78, and was buried in Choestoe Cem #2, Union Co., GA.

General Notes: Austine is a genealogist.  She and I have shared much Hunter information.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Profession: Principal (grade school); advisor (college)

•  She had a residence in 1985 in Athens, Clarke Co, GA.

•  She had a residence in 1992 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA.

•  Her obituary was published. From Union Sentinal July 27, 2006

Austine Hunter Wallis

           

Mrs. Austine Hunter Wallis, 78, of Athens, Ga., formerly of Blairsville, Ga., died Thursday, July 20, 2006.

Mrs. Wallis was born Wednesday, October 12, 1927, in Union County, Ga., to the late William Jess Hunter and Sadie Collins Hunter. She was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma, Byron Herbert Reece Historical Society and Young Harris Alumna. She was a beloved educator for 59 years in the Georgia School System. She began her education at Young Harris College and went on to pursue degrees at Vanderbilt, LSU and a Doctorate from UGA. She was preceded in death by husband, George Wallis; brothers, Jack Creed Hunter, Jasper Hunter and William Jack Hunter.

Survivors include her son, Andrew Wallis of Whitter, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Sean Fahey of Vienna, Va.; brother, Charles Hunter of Blairsville; sister, Sue Souther of Northville, Mich.; grandson, Michael Fahey; several

nieces and nephews, and many friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Susan B. Harris Chapel at Young Harris College with Dr. John Kay officiating. Music was provided by Bill and  Marianne Fox. Interment followed in Choestoe Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sean Fahey, Scott Souther, Alex Ragland, Derrick Powell, Buddy Hunter, Neal Hunter and Chip Woods.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the: Austine Hunter Wallis Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Young Harris College, PO Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville was in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Austine married George Wallis [1272] [MRIN: 596]. George was born in 1927 and died on 26 Oct 1997 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA at age 70. They had two children: Andrew and Susan.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Profession: College professor at University of Georiga - retired

•  His obituary was published.

Andrew Wallis [1273] was born after 1968.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Profession: College instructor

Andrew married Unknown [1274] [MRIN: 597]. Unknown [1274] was born in , , , France.

Susan Wallis [1275] was born about 1973.

Noted events in her life were:

•  1993: Student at University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Susan married Sean Fahey [21397] [MRIN: 7630].  They had one son: Michael.

Michael Fahey [21398] was born after 1994.

Martha Sue Hunter [1276] was born on 21 Aug 1938.

Martha married Willard Souther [1277] [MRIN: 598]. 

Nancy Hunter [1278] was born on 17 May 1888, died in 1897 at age 9, and was buried in Old Salem Church Cemetery, Union Co., GA..

James Hayes Hunter [1279] was born on 19 Aug 1890, died on 20 Jun 1958 at age 67, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

James married Lydia Dyer [1280] [MRIN: 599] on 1 Feb 1914. Lydia was born on 6 Feb 1893, died on 10 Nov 1980 at age 87, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA. They had nine children: James Howard, Hazel, Irene, Blanche, Bessie Lucile, Doris Mae, Mary Lucinda, Franklin D., and John Hayes.

James Howard Hunter [1281] was born on 19 Mar 1916 in , Union Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2003 in Warner Robbins, GA.

James married Corina Young [1282] [MRIN: 600].

James next married Elleen Epps Rich [1283] [MRIN: 601].

Hazel Hunter [1284] was born on 14 Mar 1918, died on 21 Aug 2003 at age 85, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Profession: School teacher (retired)

•  She belonged to Choestoe Bapt Church.

•  Her obituary was published. Obituary relayed by Betty Knight:

she was born Mar 14, 1918 and died Aug 21,

2003. She was a retired school teacher and member of Choestoe Bapt Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Collins. in 1981, and a

brother Howard Hunter.  Survivors include two sons and daughter-in laws, ,

Benny and Linda Collins  and Barry and Conne  Collins.  Grandchildren Craig

and John Collins of Blairsville, GA;  Angie DeBond of Chickamauga, GA, Megan

Henry of Dahlonega, GA and Hunter Collins of Blairsville; Gt Grands, Lauren

and lJake Collins and Reed DeBord.  Survivors include sisters Irene Shular,

Blanche Swain and Doris Souther all of Bl'ville. brothers, Franklin Hunter

of Blairsville and James Hunter of Warner Robbins, GA.

Hazel married Wayne O. Collins [1285] [MRIN: 602], son of John J. Collins [906] and Lenar Mabel Lance [905]. Wayne was born on 10 Oct 1917, died on 31 Dec 1981 at age 64, and was buried in New Choestoe Cem., Union Co., GA.

Irene Hunter [1286] was born on 17 Jan 1920 in , Union Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2003 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Irene married Clarence Schuler [1287] [MRIN: 603] in 1939.

Blanche Hunter [1288] was born on 15 Apr 1922 in , Union Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2003 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Blanche married James Horace Swain [1289] [MRIN: 604] in 1946.

Bessie Lucile Hunter [1290] was born on 4 Sep 1924 in , Union Co, GA.

Bessie married Harley R. Johnson [1291] [MRIN: 605] in 1945.

Doris Mae Hunter [1292] was born on 2 Feb 1927 in , Union Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Doris married Warren Souther [1293] [MRIN: 606].

Mary Lucinda Hunter [1294] was born on 2 Jul 1930 in , Union Co, GA.

Mary married Noel E. Walker [1295] [MRIN: 607].

Franklin D. Hunter [1296] was born on 19 Nov 1932 in , Union Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2003 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Franklin married Carol Inez Sims [1297] [MRIN: 608].

John Hayes Hunter Jr [1298] was born on 3 Jan 1936 in , Union Co, GA.

John married Eleanor [1299] [MRIN: 609] in 1963.

Homer Francis Hunter [1318] was born in 1892 and died on an unknown date.

Homer married Mabel Panther [1319] [MRIN: 617].

Hattie Hunter [1320] was born on 19 Dec 1894, died on 27 Jan 1930 at age 35, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Church, Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA.. The cause of her death was Giving birth.

Hattie married Edward "Ed" Alexander [1321] [MRIN: 618], son of Tom Alexander [1322] and Mollie Souther [1323]. Edward was born on 10 Apr 1890, died on 14 Mar 1977 at age 86, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Church, Choestoe Dist, Union Co., GA.. They had four children: Hoyt, Bernice, Tommie W., and Jimmie.

Hoyt Alexander [1324] was born on 14 Aug 1918 and died on 27 Nov 2002³² at age 84.

General Notes: North Georgia Journal had an article on Alexander's Store in Union County, in the year 2000.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Owner of Alexander Store

Hoyt married someone.

Bernice Alexander [1325] was born on 7 Mar 1922.

Tommie W. Alexander [1326] was born on 23 Jul 1925 in , Union Co., GA, died on 23 Sep 2008 in , Union Co, GA at age 83, and was buried in New Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Choestoe, Union Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Owner and operator of Track Rock Camp Grounds

•  His obituary was published.

Tommie W. Alexander

Tommie W. Alexander, 83, native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, Ga., died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at his home.

Mr. Alexander was born Thursday, July 23, 1925 in Union County, Ga., to the late Ed Alexander and the late Hattie Hunter Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church and a former member of the Union County Lions Club. He was instrumental in the formation of the Blairsville-Union Chamber of Commerce. With his wife he owned and operated the Trackrock Campground, which they opened in 1966. They also owned and operated Trackrock Stables. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Alexander; and brothers, Jimmy and Hoyt Alexander.

Survivors include his loving wife, Martha Alexander of Blairsville; daughters and sons-inlaw, Mary and Yasha Manzy of Atlanta, Linda and Gary Maddox; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Debbie Alexander; daughter, Sonya Alexander; sister, Bernice Gibson, all of Blairsville; grandchildren, Isreal Alexander of Franklin, N.C.; Brad Rich and Christie Rich, both

of Blairsville; and Minka Alexander of Stillwater, Okla.; three great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at p.m. from the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home

with the Rev. Jim Geer officiating. Interment followed in the New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Music was provided by Mr. Claude Duffey. Pallbearers were Eddy Alexander, Tim Cristofaro, Russell Fortenberry, Frank Alexander, Isreal Alexander and Brad Rich. North Georgia Honor Guard Members presented Military Rites.

If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association at 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 or at www. lungusa.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel. You are invited to view Mr. Alexander's video tribute, send condolences, and sign the register at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.

Tommie married Martha [23058] [MRIN: 8463].  They had four children: Mary, Frank, Linda, and Sonya.

Mary Alexander [23059].

Mary married Yasha Manzy [23063] [MRIN: 8464].

Frank Alexander [23060].

Frank married Debbie [23064] [MRIN: 8465].

Linda Alexander [23061].

Linda married Gary Maddox [23065] [MRIN: 8466].

Sonya Alexander [23062].

Jimmie Alexander [1327] was born on 20 Jul 1928 and died in 1990 at age 62. The cause of his death was Auto accident.

Grady Jasper Hunter [1328] was born in 1896 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Grady married Jeanette Williamson [1329] [MRIN: 621]. Jeanette was born in , , GA.

Source Citations

     1.  Dan Hunter.

     2.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994.

     3.  Ethelene Dyer Jones, Mountain Mists Column (The Sentenel Newspaper), Nov 8, 2007.

     4.  Union Sentenel, By Ethelene Dyer Jones, 7-6-2006.

     5.  Union Sentenel, Ethelene Dyer Jones, 7-6-2006).

     6.  Dyer-Souther Heritage Association, On-Line, Indexed.

     7.  Compiled by Dale Elliott & C.T. Wimpey.

     8.  Census 1880 Union Co, Ga, Choestoe Dist.

     9.  Union Sentenel, by Ethelene Dyer Jones, A Tribute to Otis Cecil Dyer, Sr, Nov 3, 2005.

     10.  compiled by Viola H. Jones, 46.

     11.  Compiled by Dale Elliott & C.T. Wimpey, 198.

     12.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art404, by Harold Dyer.

     13.  Jones, Ethlene Dyer, Chronicle, Newsletter of Dyer-Souther Heritage Association, Jul 2011, p9.

     14.  Union Sentenel, Feb 7, 2008.

     15.  Union Sentenel, Feb 7, 2007.

     16.  compiled by Viola H. Jones, 18.

     17.  Compiled by Dale Elliott & C.T. Wimpey, 41.

     18.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art 407 by Ethelene Dyer Jones.

     19.  Union Sentenel, Dec 7, 2006.

     20.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art 411 by Louise Dyer.

     21.  D.Scott Dingler, HERITAGE OF CHEROKEE CO., GA 1831-1998,  Allen MOODY, art 411 by Louise Dyer.

     22.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art405, by F.E. Dyer.

     23.  Atlanta Journal & Constitution, On-Line Dec 3, 2006.

     24.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, 94.

     25.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art 403 by Louise Dyer.

     26.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art308 by Clarence Leon Colllins.

     27.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art308 by Clarence Leon Collins.

     28.  HERITAGE OF UNION CO., GA. 1832-1994, art312 by Herbert A. Collins.

     29.  Union Sentenel, May 29, 2008.

     30.  Union Sentenel, May 6, 2010, p5A.

     31.  Betty Brackett Knight.

     32.  Betty Brackett Knight, e-mail 12/2/2002.

Harriet Hunter (1821 - aft 1900)

Descendants of Harriet E. Hunter

1-Harriet E. Hunter [1331], daughter of John Hunter [46] and Polly Edwards [47], was born in 1821 in , , NC, died after 1900 in , Union Co, GA, and was buried in Old Salem Cem., Union Co., GA.

Harriet married Daniel England [1332] [MRIN: 622], son of William Richard England [1071] and Martha "Patsy" Montgomery [1072], on 28 Dec 1842 in , Union Co, GA. Daniel was born in 1818 in , Burke Co, NC, died after 1897 in , Union Co, GA, and was buried in Old Salem Cem., Union Co., GA. They had ten children: John Richard, Martha, Mary Amanda, Harriet, William Andrew "Todd," Thomas Noah, Virgil Alexander Exton "Eck," Margaret "Babs," James A. Polk, and Emma Jane.

2-John Richard England [1333]¹ was born on 10 Oct 1843 in , Cherokee Co, NC, died on 7 Aug 1910 in , Union Co, GA at age 66, and was buried in New Hope Church, Ivy Log Dist, Union Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Miliatry: CSA

.

John married Adeline Charlette "Addie" Hood [1337] [MRIN: 624], daughter of Earl Hood [1338] and Sarah Duckworth [1339], on 25 Jul 1867 in , Union Co, GA. Adeline was buried in Ball Creek Church Cem., Pickens, GA. They had 11 children: Daniel, Harriet Catherine, James Perry, John Mack, Georgia Ann, Mary G., Margaret, Sallie, Andrew Coleman, Callie, and Nellie.

3-Daniel England [1340] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

Daniel married Nettie/Nellie Perry [1341] [MRIN: 626], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Harriet Catherine England [1342] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

Harriet married James David Towery [1343] [MRIN: 627], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: William Harold and Eula Adaline.

4-William Harold Towery [1344] was born after 1885¹ and died on an unknown date.

4-Eula Adaline Towery [1345] was born in 1885 and died on an unknown date.

3-James Perry England [1346] was born after 1878 and died on an unknown date.

James married Hassie Pearl Kelly [1347] [MRIN: 628], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in , Union Co, GA.  They had seven children: Michelle Febb, Merner Debb, Lamar Lee "Peggy," Vaughn Earl, Ester June, Hassie Pearl, and Mary Ruth.

4-Michelle Febb England [1348] was born in 1915 in , Union Co, GA.

Michelle married Roy Daniel [1349] [MRIN: 629], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Merner Debb England [1350] was born in 1915.¹ 

Merner married Mack Allen Kelly [1351] [MRIN: 630], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1933 in , Union Co, GA.

4-Lamar Lee "Peggy" England [1352] was born after 1915.

Lamar married T.D. Redmond [1353] [MRIN: 631], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Vaughn Earl England [1354] was born after 1916 in , Union Co, GA and died before 2009.

Vaughn married Eloise Deaver [1355]¹ [MRIN: 632], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had six children: Dwayne, Yvonne, Douglas, Angela, Kathy, and Darrell.

5-Dwayne England [23262] was born on 25 Jul 1961 in , Towns Co, GA and died in Jul 2009 at age 48.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His obituary was published on 16 Jul 1961. Dwayne England, age 47, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home.

Dwayne was born Tuesday, July 25, 1961 in Towns County, Georgia, to Eloise Deaver England, of Blairsville and the late Vaughn England. He was of the Baptist Faith and was preceded in death by an infant brother, Stevie Nolan England; nephews, Stephen Douglas England and Jon Wesley England.

Surviving family members, in addition to his mother, include; brothers, Douglas England of Blairsville; and Darrell England of Blairsville; sisters, Yvonne (Ted) Lunsford of Young Harris, Georgia, and Kathy Rich of Blairsville; and Angie (Phil) Hartley of Blairsville. Many other relatives and many friends also survive.

Services were be held Wednesday July 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM from the Cochran Funeral

Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Helton and Rev. Wade Plott officiating. Music was provided by Evan Hughes and Merle Fortenberry. Interment followed in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were the following gentlemen: Ryan England, Bill Kelley, Justin Jones, Caleb England, Keith Barnes and Roy Townsend. Honorary pallbearers included: Kermit Chambers, Randy Holbrooks, Tommy Argay, Michael Hughes, Bud Murphy, Kevin Prather, Gary Redmond and Tim Parker. Friends called anytime at the funeral home after 9 A.M. Tuesday; however the family especially met with friends Tuesday evening from 5 - 9 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville. Please visit www. cochranfuneralhomes.com, to sign the guest register and send condolences.

-Union Sentinal

5-Yvonne England [23263] was born after 1930.

Yvonne married Ted Lundsford [23264] [MRIN: 8541], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Douglas England [23265] was born after 1930.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2009 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

5-Angela England [23266] was born after 1930.

Angela married Phil Hartley ____________ [23267] [MRIN: 8542], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Kathy England [23268] was born after 1930.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2009 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Kathy married ____________ Rich [23269] [MRIN: 8543], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Darrell England [23270] was born on 4 Jun 1963 in , Union Co, GA.

Darrell married Cindy Hughes [23271] [MRIN: 8544], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Caleb and Chad Allen.

6-Caleb England [23272] was born on 2 Apr 1988.

6-Chad Allen England [23273] was born on 2 May 1992.

4-Ester June England [1356] was born after 1916 in , Union Co, GA.

Ester married Homer Prater [1357] [MRIN: 633], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Hassie Pearl England [1358] was born after 1917.

4-Mary Ruth England [1359] was born after 1918 in , Union Co, GA.

Mary married J.C. Parker [1360]¹ [MRIN: 634], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-John Mack England [1361]¹ was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

John married Arizona Burnett [1362] [MRIN: 635], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

John next married Cora Electa Hensley [1363] [MRIN: 636], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Georgia Ann England [1364]¹ was born on 21 Jun 1868 in , Union Co, GA and died in 1943 in , Union Co, GA at age 75.

Georgia married Marion Lafayette Hicks [1365]¹ [MRIN: 637], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Mary G. England [1366] was born about 1870 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

3-Margaret England [1367] was born about 1871 and died on an unknown date.

Margaret married William F. Green [1368] [MRIN: 638], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Sallie England [1369] was born after 1873 and died on an unknown date.

3-Andrew Coleman England [1370] was born on 4 Jan 1874 in , Union Co, GA and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: They migrated to Cobb County, Ga., about 1919.

 - Mary Frances England Summer (INTERNET ENGLAND SURNAME SITE)

Andrew married Mary Emma Emily Morgan [1371] [MRIN: 639], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one son: James Floyd.

4-James Floyd England [23599].

James married someone. ____________ ____________.  She had one son: James Roy.

5-James Roy England [23600].

3-Callie England [1372]² was born about 1875 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

3-Nellie England [1373] was born on 17 Nov 1886 and died on 24 Jul 1920 in , Pierce Co, GA at age 33.

Nellie married Joseph Joel Barnes [1374] [MRIN: 640], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 25 Aug 1901. Joseph was born on 8 Oct 1880 and died on 13 Nov 1967 at age 87.

2-Martha England [1375] was born about 1860 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Martha married ____________ Twiggs [1376] [MRIN: 641], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

2-Mary Amanda England [1377] was born in 1847 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Jack Brown [1378] [MRIN: 642], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in Hiwassee, Towns Co, GA.

2-Harriet England [1379] was born in 1851, died in 1942 at age 91, and was buried in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union Co., GA..

Harriet married Daniel Wofford Mathis [1380]¹ [MRIN: 643], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 1 Jan 1880 in Owltown Dist, Union Co, GA.³ Daniel was born in 1861, died in 1934 at age 73, and was buried in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union Co., GA.. They had one son: Elisha.

3-Elisha Mathis [1381] was born after 1880 in , Union Co, GA and died after 1896 in , Union Co, GA.

General Notes: Died at age 16

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